In, out and after care: Young adults' views on their lives, as children, in a therapeutic residential establishment

► Former residents are positive about their experience in therapeutic residential care. ► They are positive about the staff, life story work and leisure. ► Their views of therapy, school, friendships and preparations for leaving are mixed. ► Providing therapeutic residential care to children is a challenging task. ► Staff are central to meeting the challenges in therapeutic children's homes.